Geotechnical Group Lead & Project Growth

Engineering Consulting Service; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a Group Manager to lead our Baton Rouge office, overseeing engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch. You will manage multidisciplinary projects, assemble teams, and drive budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining safety and engineering excellence.

A BS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus is required; MS and PE are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
• Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects.
• Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
• Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

P&L experience

Project management

Safety culture

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) with geotechnical concentration

MS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) with geotechnical concentration

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking a Group Manager to lead our Baton Rouge office, overseeing engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch. You will manage multidisciplinary projects, assemble teams, and drive budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining safety and engineering excellence.

A BS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus is required; MS and PE are preferred.